Category Archives: Poetry

Gold – Robbie Cheadle #writephoto

This poem was written for Sue Vincent’s Thursday photo prompt – https://scvincent.com/2017/01/05/thursday-photo-prompt-gold-writephoto/. Towards the golden light To visit an underprivileged school; From daily toil a welcome respite; To bestow a gift of books; Fills my soul with much delight. I watch each … Continue reading

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Guest author: Paul Andruss – DANTE’S INFERNO

The second in a series of guest posts by author  Paul Andruss… Dante called his poem ‘The Divine Comedy’ a comedy because it has a happy ending. Not because it is a laugh a minute. Simply because Gustav Dore’s work … Continue reading

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Lichen #midnighthaiku

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Chancer #midnighthaiku

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Wasteland #midnighthaiku

“…And slaughter might very well explain it looking at Wen’s features… which I do not really want to right now because of the very obvious pain…‘They burned it themselves,’ she says kicking the vitrified rock and then continues her circuit. … Continue reading

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From Ritu Bhathal – #JusJoJan Daily Prompt – Jan. 6th/17 – Tangible / #writephoto – Gold / #writespiration 93 – “The Timer Started”

Day 6 of the #JusJoJan Challenge set by Linda G Hill, and hosted today by Rosemary Carlson. Now for your prompt for January 6. It is brought to you by Prajakta at https://anarmchairperfectionist.wordpress.com/ Your prompt is: “Tangible.” Use it any way you … Continue reading

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Heels…

As soon as certain words connect… Like shopping’, ‘shoes’ and ‘style’, I find myself in solitude… My family run a mile. They’re used to all the cursing, As I grumble, spit and moan, They all abandon ship And leave me … Continue reading

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Barbarous Code III… from Stuart France

* “What are the fruits of silence?” “They are self control, true courage, patience, dignity and reverence.” “Silence is the corner stone of character.” – Ohiyesa * Source: Stuart France

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Enigma #midnighthaiku

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Ripening

Winding vines climb Through summer forests, Wild tendrils spring From withered boughs, A cycle of harmony In Nature’s garden, Green and blooming. We walk a quiet path Between the seasons, Summer fruit falls On frosted grass And winter’s blossom Follows … Continue reading

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